American Lumber, Inc. is a leading manufacturer in the lumber industry. We take pride in having a team-oriented workforce committed to helping achieve our goal of ensuring that every customer’s request is fulfilled to their satisfaction. We value our hard-working team members and treat them like family. Every employee matters, as they are the life and breath of the company. We are growing quickly and are looking to add a Production Manager at our lumber remanufacturing plant in Tarrant, Alabama.
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Forklift experience (Preferred but not required)
- Leadership skills
- Management experience is a must
- Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. skills
- Bilingual (preferred but not required)
Responsibilities:
- Ensure production crews are operating in a safe and productive manner
- Lead weekly safety meetings – topics provided by Plant Manager
- Monitor general cleanliness of production floor
- Train production crews on processes
- Direct the flow of raw material and finished goods to ensure maximum production is achieved
- Inspect finished goods for cutting accuracy and quality control – Review orders for completeness and return to Inventory Control Manager after cutting
- Monitor daily production data sheets for accuracy / completeness – turn in to Plant Manager at the end of each shift
- Perform reviews and counseling of production crews
- Assist saw operators with saw set-up, blade change and minor repairs
- Back-up Floor Lead and Production crews as needed
- Assist Plant Manager and Maintenance as needed
Expectations:
- Lead by example on safety, operating of equipment and overall cleanliness of the facility
- Quality Control Inspections – Product Specifications, Grade, Packaging, Stamp, etc.
- Proactively address any quality issues and saw performance
- Make recommendations in regards to saw teams and development / training needed
- Minimize production downtime – control material flow and develop productive production teams
- Actively explore opportunities to increase quality, saw productivity and reduce material handling – review with management
- Inspect production reports and ensure teams are accurately completing reports
- Track production orders to eliminate over cutting and shortages of finished goods
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
- Management: 3 years (Required)
- Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- English and Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Birmingham, AL 35217: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person